May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
What does Ephesians 3:18 mean?
The apostle seems to be more anxious lest the believers should be discouraged and faint upon his tribulations, than for what he himself had to bear. He asks for spiritual blessings, which are the best blessings.
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Keep this verse inside Ephesians 3:18-19 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Commentary on Ephesians 3:18
May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; May be able to comprehend with all saints - That all others with you may be able to understand this. It was his desire that others, as well as they, might appreciate the wonders of redemption. What is the breadth, and length, ... - It has been doubted to what this refers. Locke says it refers to the mystery of calling the Gentiles as well as the Jews. Chandler supposes there is an allusion in all this to the temple at Ephesus.
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May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; May be able to comprehend with all saints - That all others with you may be able to understand this.
Context in Ephesians 3
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Ephesians 3 belongs to the middle movement of the book, especially the section often described as from death to life and Jew-Gentile unity. Ephesians presents the church as Christ’s body and temple, chosen in grace, united across dividing walls, and called to mature holy life. Read this chapter with the wider themes of union with Christ, church, and grace in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.
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